Alameda Contra Costa Transit District Classification Specification
Chief Planning & Development Officer Class Code 032
FLSA Status Exempt
EEO Category 1 – Officials/Administrators
Represented Status Unrepresented
Salary Grade 13
Effective Date 2-13-13
Resolution # 13-010
DEFINITION: Under policy direction, develops, organizes, and directs multiple District departments engaged in the planning and development of District capital projects, community relations, and long-range planning and development. REPORTS TO: The General Manager, or designee. REPRESENTATIVE FUNCTIONS may include, but are not limited to the following: •
Provides executive direction to multiple District departments, including Capital Projects, Engineering and Design, Planning and Development, Community Relations and Legislative Affairs, and/or others assigned by the General Manager.
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Collaborates in the development and implementation of District-wide and departmental goals, critical business outcomes, policies, procedures, and plans.
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Directs the development of long range Capital Improvement programs, and collaborates on a continual basis with Operations management and staff.
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Directs the development of Requests for Proposals/Qualifications; and partners with Procurement to achieve the most advantageous solicitation process, and pricing objectives, while adhering to the District’s objectives and quality standards.
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Directs the approval of plans, specifications, reports, and other documents submitted by District staff and consultants; and orders appropriate revisions.
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Directs the examination and analysis of proposed and adopted legislation and plans and initiatives from community groups and the general public, in order to evaluate the impact on the District.
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Reviews and approves payment applications and change orders by contractors and consultants in consultation with appropriate District staff, and in compliance with the District process and procedures.
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Develops and presents regularly scheduled written and oral reports and analysis on District capital projects, and planning and development.
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Consults with and makes presentations to the District’s Board of Directors, District staff, community groups, and members of the public on a wide variety of complex capital projects, and planning and development issues.
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Provides expertise and advice regarding staffing decisions in the assigned departments, including recommendations for hiring, promotion, and termination; coordination of training; and the implementation of discipline and remedial measures, in coordination with Human Resources and the Office of the General Counsel, as need.
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Directs the preparation and administration of annual budgets for all areas of responsibility.
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May serve on behalf of the General Manager, in his/her absence.
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Performs other related duties, as defined and directed by the General Manager.
This Class Specification is intended to present a descriptive list of the range of representative functions performed by an incumbent in this class, but is not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
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Alameda Contra Costa Transit District Classification Specification
Chief Planning & Development Officer MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of: Principles, policies and practices of policy development and implementation, budget administration, capital planning and project management; principles of staff supervision, training, and employee and organizational development; principles of leadership, team building, motivation and conflict resolution; quality assurance practices in the design and construction industry; methods of construction and materials inspection; methods of construction claim avoidance and claim resolution; safety practices and procedures; applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, regulations and requirements; procurement processes and techniques; business report writing; current office systems and current business software for project management, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, and databases at the advanced level of proficiency. Ability To: Plan and direct the work of managerial and professional staff; effectively train, motivate, and evaluate staff; prepare and administer complex budgets; apply collaborative work strategies and gain the cooperation of employees at all levels of the organization; analyze issues and develop alternative solutions; quickly learn and apply District policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements; negotiate and resolve issues between various District stakeholders; write, prepare and/or analyze and evaluate comprehensive written reports with recommendations; make effective oral presentations to a variety of audiences; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of work using principles of excellent customer service. Education/Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in business, public administration, transportation planning, engineering, architecture, construction management, project management, or a related field. Experience: A minimum of ten (10) years of recent, verifiable senior management experience in capital project management that included multiple capital projects with a minimum construction budget of at least $10 million. Experience must have included the demonstrated use of advanced project management methodologies and techniques, as well as budget development, public agency procurement, contract negotiation, and five (5) years directly supervising personnel at various levels in a union environment. Physical Requirements: Must maintain the physical condition necessary to: (1) perform tasks in an office setting operating a personal computer, keyboards, and other peripheral equipment; and (2) possess physical mobility in order to direct or conduct field studies, and attend external meetings and events. S:\HR\Data 12-01-01\Class-Comp\Class Specs\Chief Planning Dvpmt Officer 2-13.doc
This Class Specification is intended to present a descriptive list of the range of representative functions performed by an incumbent in this class, but is not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
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